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The cotton swab was invented in the 1920's by Leo Gerstenzang and called "Baby Gays." After a little marketing advice, he changed the name from that to "Quality Tips" or "Q-Tips" for short. It's a brand name in the same sense that many people refer to making copies as Xeroxing, or refer to any plastic wrap as Saran Wrap.
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What was the original name for q-tips cotton swabs?
Q-tips were first called Baby Gays. Then it was changed to Q-tips Baby Gays, but finally just Q-tips.
Why are q-tips called Q-tips when they don't look like Q's?
The Q in Q-Tips stands for Quick. Actually, when Leo Gerstenzang invented them in the early 1920s, they were called 'Baby gays'. In the 1926, they were renamed 'Q-Tips baby Gays'. Eventually, it was shortened to just 'Q-Tips'. Apparently 'Q' stands for 'quality'.
What was the original name for the q-tip cotton swab?
Q-tips were first called Baby Gays. Then it was changed to Q-tips Baby Gays, but finally just Q-tips.
How do you write q-tips in french?
Q-tips and cotton buds are called "des cotons-tiges" (plural - the singular is "un coton-tige") in French.
How long is a Q tip?
q-tips used for medical reasons are usually 6 inches. Household q-tips are 3 inches.
Something in the bathroom that begins with q?
Q-tips
What are household items that start with a Q?
Q-tips
How many inches long is a q-tip?
q-tips used for medical reasons are usually 6 inches. Household q-tips are 3 inches.
What things about Michigan start with the letter q?
q-tips
What are some inventions that begin with the letter Q?
· Q-tips
How does does 500 q - tips cost?
Konnichiwa! 500 q-tips cost $4.49 at a local drugstore. Hope that works. Say Arigato!
What rhymes with Q tips?
huge lips
